Concert and Contest Band Music

Experience this celebration of the unique cultural heritage and history of a border town on the Rio Grande. The piece imagines a traveler emerging from the desert and joining a wild party. As it builds to a

This piece pays tribute to the venerable Carnegie Hall, one of the world's most prestigious performance venues, as well as to vibrant New York City. The opening statement is a bold, brilliant fanfare

Having the sound of an epic movie soundtrack, this work was inspired by old collections of children's stories such as Aesop's Fables and Grimm's Fairy Tales. Broad, memorable themes create images that jump

Experience this high-energy work that uses achievable shifting meters and layered percussion writing to superb effect! The rhythmic excitement builds throughout before reaching a truly thrilling climax. A

This impressive composition includes expressive moments that range from menacing to tender, aggressive to introspective, and capricious to heroic. The multi-meter high-speed romp in the opening allegro

The innovative use of astonishing instrumental colors conveys the concept of optical prisms spinning freely while reflecting light in numerous directions. Giving a strong nod to Impressionism, the music has

This stunning work pays homage to regal Renaissance-style music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. The noble nature is represented by themes that weave throughout,

Explore the colorful and exotic sounds of India with elements of modern Indian pop, similar to the Bollywood sound. Using a wealth of authentic instruments, including  suggestions for alternatives, the

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathspey written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's

Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines traditional folk songs with original music. An extended percussion ensemble takes center stage in the middle of the piece before a magnificent

This flexible version of the original is a high-energy work that uses achievable shifting meters and layered percussion writing to superb effect! The rhythmic excitement builds throughout before reaching a

Inspired by the wildly popular New Zealand sailing song Soon May the Wellerman Come, this outstanding work takes us on an epic journey with the captain and the ship's energetic crew. Moments of

Inspired by the contrasts of uncertainty and boundless optimism, this powerful piece forges a path of faith, trust, belief and assurance amid a world of chaos. The opening lyrical section gives way to

Composed during a time of uncertainty, this poignant work finds inspiration in anger, beauty, hope, sorrow, and determination. Written to be performable by bands at different levels, the piece is playable

This powerful work serves as a soundtrack for the many battles fought between the Native Americans and Europeans during the early unsettled history of North America. The music effectively represents both

Dramatic music leads from the base to the summit, encountering legends and history along the way. Numerous reports of Big Foot and spectacular views are envisioned in musical moments of uncertainty with

Hit a home run with this unique, adaptable multi-movement piece with each one-minute micro-movement written by a different composer! Balmages, Jolley, Meechan, Shapiro, and Ticheli come together to offer

An unrelenting sense of rhythm and forward motion characterizes this exciting opener. Inspired by the painting techniques of the pointillism movement, the exciting themes, minimalistic techniques and

This emotionally charged piece was written in memory of an aspiring rock musician. At times nostalgic and triumphant, this work for concert band brings together elements of symphonic and pop music to create